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What Is Goods in Transit Insurance for Tradesmen?
Understand what goods in transit insurance covers, how it differs from tool and van cover, and how to set the right sum insured for your loads.

What Is High-Risk Tradesman Insurance?
Learn what makes a trade high risk, which endorsements and conditions insurers attach, and how to get cover when standard schemes turn you down.

How Do I Calculate My Fuel Cost?
Use our free fuel cost calculator to estimate petrol and diesel costs for any journey. Calculate fuel expenses, compare travel costs and plan ahead.

What Is Hired-In Plant Insurance?
See what hired-in plant insurance covers, why hire charges keep running after a write-off, and how to set the right sum insured on rented machines.

What Is Hot Works Insurance and Do Tradesmen Need It?
Learn what counts as hot works, the permit conditions insurers impose, the fire watch rules, and what happens to a claim if you breach them.

What Is Income Protection Insurance for Tradesmen?
Compare deferred periods and benefit levels for income protection, and learn how own-occupation cover differs from any-occupation cover.

What Is Legal Expenses Insurance for Tradesmen?
Find out what legal expenses insurance funds, which trade disputes it handles most often, and how the prospects of success test works.

What Is Personal Accident Insurance for Tradesmen?
Learn how personal accident benefits are worked out, how waiting periods work, and why sole traders with no sick pay need this cover most.

What Is Product Liability Insurance for Tradesmen?
Learn what product liability insurance covers for tradesmen, how the Consumer Protection Act 1987 applies, and how much cover you need.